Flagstaff

• Flagstaff Visitor Center

  phone: +1 928-774-9541
  address: 1 E Rte 66

By car

Flagstaff is at the intersection of Interstate 40, which runs west to California and east to New Mexico (following historic Route 66) and Interstate 17, which runs south to Phoenix.

By train and bus

• Amtrak Station - FLG

  phone: +1 928-774-8679
  address: 1 E Rte 66
  The daily Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles line makes a stop in downtown Flagstaff. The westbound train arrives at 9:51PM and the eastbound train arrives at 6:06AM.

• Greyhound

  phone: +1 928-774-4573
  address: 880 E Butler Ave

By plane

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) has regular scheduled commercial airline service. American Airlines provides service to Phoenix. There are also several air charter carriers.
The nearest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Driving time between Flagstaff and Sky Harbor is greater than the 150-mile separation would suggest; the airport is on the opposite side of Phoenix from Flagstaff, and traffic jams in Phoenix are a problem. Allow two and a half hours or more to get from one to the other by car.

Flagstaff is stretched out along historic Route 66, which runs roughly east-west. The fairly small (about 5 blocks square) downtown is on the western side of town, near the base of Mars Hill, the location of Lowell Observatory. Both I-40 and the BNSF railroad tracks run roughly parallel to Route 66. Northern Arizona University is south of downtown and the tracks, but north of I-40. Here the north-south oriented Milton Road, which becomes I-17, is the main thoroughfare, with Route 66 heading west north of the railroad underpass.
The city is fairly bike-friendly, with many roads having bike lanes. In 2006 the Flagstaff was designated a "Bicycle-Friendly Community" by the League of American Bicyclists. The Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) includes more than 50 miles of paved and unpaved trails that wind throughout the town and are used extensively for recreation and transportation. One well-traveled FUTS path runs along the south side of Route 66 from downtown to the east side of town.
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority operates The Mountain Line, fixed-route bus service that extends throughout Flagstaff and carries more than one million passengers per year.

• Lowell Observatory

  phone: +1 928-774-3358
  address: 1400 W Mars Hill Rd
  An astronomical research center from which the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered, this historic institution is on a mesa overlooking the west side of town. The staff leads guided daytime tours, and visitors use the Observatory's 24" Clark telescope and smaller portable telescopes during regular evening programs (inquire).

• Museum of Northern Arizona

  phone: +1 928-774-5213
  address: 3101 N Ft Valley Rd
  On the north side of town, it has displays on Native American life and the natural history of the region. A good selection of Native American folk art, particularly Navajo rugs, is available at the gift shop.

• Arboretum at Flagstaff

  phone: +1 928-774-1442
  address: 4001 S Woody Mountain Rd
  This 200-acre botanical garden, environmental research station, and nature center displays one of America's largest collections of high country wildflowers. Daily guided tours at 11AM and 1PM. Wild Birds of Prey programs at F-M noon and 2PM.

• Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

  phone: +1 928-779-4395 (reservations)
  address: 409 W Riordan Rd
  Daily 9:30AM-5PM May-Oct, 10:30AM-5PM Nov-Apr. This fine example of an Arts and Crafts style house was built in 1904 for a prominent local family. Guided tours are conducted at the top of the hour, reservations recommended.

• Pioneer Museum

  phone: +1 928-774-6272
  address: 2340 N Fort Valley Rd
  This small state museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and northern Arizona. It also hosts a number of events throughout the year.

• Fort Tuthill Military Museum

  phone: +1 928-226-0965
  address: Arizona 89A
  A former National Guard training facility built in 1929, this small museum now has displays devoted to regional military history.

• Northern Arizona University Art Museum

  phone: +1 928-523-3471
  address: 321 McMullen Circle, Bldg 10 Room M205, NAU Campus
  Has rotating exhibits featuring local and international artists.

• Coconino Center for the Arts

  phone: +1 928-779-2300
  address: 2300 N Fort Valley Rd
  The largest gallery in northern Arizona, showcases local and regional art.

• Elden Pueblo Historic Site

  phone: +1 928-526-0866
  address: Hwy 89 and Townsend-Winona Rd
  A Sinagua archeological site which was inhabited from 1050-1275 BCE. An easy interpretive trail circles the ruins. It is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service, which hosts a number of educational programs and workshops at the site.

• Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve

  phone: +1 928 213-2154

• Twin Arrows Casino Resort

  address: 22181 Resort Boulevard

Outdoors

The area surrounding Flagstaff is a hotspot for outdoor activities.

• Many of the bicycle and outdoor sports stores in downtown Flagstaff carry Favorite Hikes: Flagstaff and Sedona and Mountain Biking Arizona Guide: Fat Tire Tales and Trails, two excellent guidebooks written by local Flagstaff mountain bike enthusiast Cosmic Ray.

• Absolute Bikes

  phone: +1 928 779-5969
  address: 202 E Hwy 66
  Mountain bikes can be rented

• Mount Elden

  phone: +1 928-526-0866 (Ranger District Office)
  This area is managed by the Coconino National Forest, and is an excellent starting point for exploring the area with numerous trails running up and alongside most faces of the mountain. One of the most popular trails is Elden Lookout Trail, which scales all 2800 ft (855m) from base to summit, and has access to the lookout tower at the top which looks down on the entire city. The trail can be accessed from Hwy 89 across from the Flagstaff Mall and next to the Ranger Station (35.230295, -111.579234).

• San Francisco PeaksManaged by the Coconino National Forest, the San Francisco Peaks northwest of Flagstaff offer a number of hiking trails for all skill levels, as well as opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, and skiing. The range is crowned by the 12,637-ft Humphreys Peak, and is held sacred by the Havasupai, Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. Maps and trail information can be obtained from the Coconino National Forest Headquarters (1824 S. Thompson St.).

• Arizona Snowbowl

  phone: +1 928-779-1951
  address: 9300 N Snowbowl Rd
  Alpine skiing. One of only three ski resorts in the state of Arizona. Despite the surrounding desert, Flagstaff is a popular skiing destination for the Southwest due to the high elevation. Interestingly, the Snowbowl is one of the first ten ski resorts established in the United States. Snowbowl is in the San Francisco Mountains, which offer pleasant high-country hiking after the snow melts, including a trail to Humphreys Peak, highest mountain in Arizona. Access to some of the San Franciscos is restricted, as they're sacred to several of the area's Native tribes.

• Flagstaff Nordic Center

  phone: +1 928-220-0550
  address: 16848 Hwy 180
  One of the southwest's best cross-country skiing areas with over 50km of well-groom ski trails and 25km of snowshoe trails. In the summer the trails are open for hiking and mountain biking. Trail passes and equipment rental prices are listed here; overnight cabin rental is also available.

• Jay Lively Activity Center

  phone: +1 928-213-2340
  address: 1650 N Turquoise Dr
  City-owned permanent indoor ice skating rink. Offers ice skating lessons, public skating sessions, and also hosts ice hockey games.

• Northern Arizona Yoga Center

  phone: +1 928-774-3144
  address: 113 S San Francisco St
  Northern Arizona Yoga Center is the largest yoga studio in town. This studio offers more than just yoga: they also host Salsa parties, Tango classes, Capoiera, Pilates, and Tai Chi. They are also a great supplier of yoga clothing and accessories. They are partners with the Vertical Relief Climbing Gym. Dual memberships are available.

• Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

  address: Fort Tuthill Loop Rd
  A suspended obstacle course with more than 70 aerial challenges for children and adults.
• Trailriding

• Hitchin’ Post Stables

  phone: +1 928-774-1719
  address: 4848 Lake Mary Rd
  Offers guided horseback riding excursions forest land southeast of Flagstaff, ranging from 1 to 8 hours in length.

• Morrison Brothers Windmill Ranch

  phone: +1 928-606-3973
  address: Newman Park
  A working cattle ranch which now offers guided horseback riding excursions to day visitors, ranging in length from 1 to 1.5 hours.

Festivals and events

• First Friday ArtWalk

  phone: +1 928-779-2300
  address: Heritage Square
  Every first Friday of the month art galleries and restaurants stay open until late in the evening, with live street entertainment and music centered around Heritage Square.

• Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture

  phone: +1 928-774-5213
  address: 3101 N Ft Valley Rd
  Held annually in late May, this two-day festival sponsored by NAU celebrates Zuni culture with dance and music, and arts and crafts demonstrations and exhibits.

• Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture

  phone: +1 928-774-5213
  address: 3101 N Ft Valley Rd
  Held annually on the 4th of July weekend, this festival celebrates Hopi traditions and culture with music, dance, food, and arts and crafts exhibits.

• Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture

  phone: +1 928-774-5213
  address: 3101 N Ft Valley Rd
  Held annually in early August, celebrates Diné (Navajo) culture with music, dance, lectures, food, art, and weaving demonstrations.

• Celebraciones de la Gente

  phone: +1 928-774-5213
  address: 3101 N Ft Valley Rd
  Held in late October, this festival celebrates the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Activities include mariachi music, storytelling, and arts demonstrations. Ofrendas (private altars) are exhibited in the courtyard.

• Arizona Highland Celtic Festival

  phone: +1 928-556-3161
  address: Foxglenn Park
  Held every July, with music, dance, and food and drink.

• Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival

  phone: +1 928-525-1695
  address: Ft Tuthill County Park
  Held annually in mid-September.

• Coconino County Fair

  phone: +1 928-679-8000
  address: 2446 Ft Tuthill Loop
  Held annually in September and features traditional fair exhibits, entertainment, livestock auctions, and carnival rides.

• Dew Downtown Flagstaff

  phone: +1 928-213-2300
  address: San Francisco St
  A two-day urban snowboarding and skiing festival held on the streets of downtown Flagstaff.

• Aspen Sports

  phone: +1 928-779-1935
  address: 15 N San Francisco St
  A good source of outdoor sporting gear.

• Babbit’s Backcountry Outfitters

  phone: +1 928-774-4775
  address: 12 E Aspen Ave
  Stocks a good range of camping gear, and rents out some gear as well.

• Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

  phone: +1 928-774-0005
  address: 1520 S Riordan Ranch St
  This Tucson-based used bookstore chain also carries used CDs, DVDs, video games, etc. There is an onsite café, electric vehicle charging station, and free Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome in the store.

• Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace

  phone: +1 928-526-4827
  address: 4605 N Highway 89 F-36
  Anchored by Sears, JCPenney, and Dillard's.

• Starrlight Books

  phone: +1 928-774-6813
  address: 15 N Leroux St
  An independent used bookshop.

Asian

• August Moon

  phone: +1 928-774-5280
  address: 1300 S Milton Rd
  No frills, but excellent Chinese food and friendly service. Delivery too.

• Dara Thai Restaurant

  phone: +1 928-774-0047
  address: 14 S San Francisco St
  Downtown, centrally located serving decent Thai food. Get a seat by the window and view San Francisco Street while you dine. Takeout available.

• Hunan East

  address: 1926 N 4th St #8
  Great Chinese food in a casual atmosphere. Takeout available.

• Little Thai Kitchen

  phone: +1 928-226-9422
  address: 1051 S Milton Rd
  A Thai restaurant popular with locals.

• Pato Thai

  phone: +1 928-213-1825
  address: 104 N San Francisco St
  Downtown, another popular one with locals.

Pizza

• Fratelli Pizza

  phone: +1 928-774-9700 (Phx Ave location)
  address: 119 W Phoenix Ave; 2120 N 4th St
  A pizza place that is well-loved by the locals. They have cheese, pepperoni, and pesto slices, and many specialty pies. Their pizza is hand-tossed, thin crust, brick oven pizza, like what is found back east.

• New Jersey Pizza Company

  phone: +1 928-774-5000
  address: 2224 E Cedar Ave #6
  Excellent choice for those looking for an all organic menu or more exotic options than the typical pizza restaurant offers.

• NiMarcos Pizza

  phone: +1 928-779-2691
  address: 101 S Beaver St
  Locally owned and operated in Flagstaff for years, NiMarcos offers semi-thick crust pizza, salads and soft-serve ice cream. Go in and order your own pie or just buy a slice. Local favorite.

• Oregano's Pizza Bistro

  phone: +1 928-773-8600
  address: 605 Riordan Rd
  Fantastic Chicago-style pizza with a great throw-back atmosphere.

• Pizzicletta

  phone: +1 928-774-3242
  address: 203 W Phoenix Ave
  A Neapolitan style pizza place with house made gelato. Takeout available. You can sit next door at Mother Road Brewery and order from Pizzicleta next door.

Mexican

• Casa Bonita

  phone: +1 928-773-0065
  address: 1551 S Milton Rd
  Has great Mexican food and a great bar menu with afforable prices, though more expensive than some of the other local restaurants. A good family spot, but lacks authentic flavor.

• El Charro Cafe

  phone: +1 928-779-0552
  address: 409 S San Francisco St
  Located between the campus of Northern Arizona University and the downtown area, this an authentic Mexican food restaurant. The nachos are actually crisp and the enchilada sauce tastes how it should! Very affordable and very genuine.

• Kachina Restaurant

  phone: +1 928-779-1944
  address: 522 E Rte 66
  Located on the eastern fringe of downtown, yet another great locally owned Mexican restaurant.

• La Fonda Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 928-779-0296
  address: 1900 N 2nd St
  Same location since the 50s, this a well-loved Mexican restaurant with great salsa and authentic dishes. Is busy most times so expect to wait to be seated.

• MartAnne's Cafe

  phone: +1 928-773-4701
  address: 10 N San Francisco St
  Mexican breakfast/brunch. Awesome food, huge portions at fairly reasonable prices. Cash only.

American/Southwest

• Bigfoot BBQ

  phone: +1 928-226-1677
  address: 120 N Leroux St
  This is the place to go if you have a hankering for a pulled pork sandwich or a batch of fried okra. They even serve gourmet hotdogs. Owned by a Georgia native turned Flagstaff resident, you won't want to miss out on this!

• Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery

  phone: +1 928-779-2187
  address: 1500 E Cedar Ave #40
  Breakfast features quiche of the day, seven grain French toast, specialty egg dishes, homemade pastries and many other quality items. Lunch features tons of tasty sandwiches and burgers. Dinner is slightly more upscale but definitely affordable ($10-$15 a plate) and features the wonderful creations of Chef Sherman Johnson. Tequila Lime Chicken and Garlic Stuffed Pork just to name a couple. Dinner is only served Tuesday thru Saturday. Breakfast served until 2:30PM on Sunday.

• Buster's Restaurant & Bar

  phone: +1 928-774-5155
  address: 1800 S Milton Rd
  Casual fine dining with decent food. A good place, but may be a disappointment for those expecting the spectacular.

• Charly's Pub & Grill

  phone: +1 928-779-1919
  address: 23 N Leroux St
  Live blues music in the evening.

• Diablo Burger

  phone: +1 928-774-3274
  address: 120 N Leroux St #112
  Although tricky to find and seating is rather limited, this place is one of those extraordinarily rewarding discoveries for the persistent traveler. Their burgers ($8-10) are made from range-raised beef from a ranch just north of Flagstaff, served on an English muffin with a boatload of Belgian-style fries. In fact, all of their ingredients are from local businesses whenever possible. They also offer a handful of good regional beers. Their commitment to doing good by staying local even extends to their billing practices: they don't accept credit cards. Bring cash - you'll be glad you did!

• Horsemen Lodge

  phone: +1 928-526-2655
  address: 8500 Hwy 89
  Open for dinner with a great salad bar. The place to go for a nice, tender steak! Decorated with a authentic ranch style atmosphere.

• Macy's European Coffeehouse

  phone: +1 928-774-2243
  address: 14 Beaver St
  They roast their own coffee and have lots of vegan foodstuffs. A favorite amongst the hippies.

• Western Gold Steakhouse

  phone: +1 928-779-7979
  address: 2515 E Butler Ave
  The Western Gold Steakhouse is one of Flagstaff's most popular dining choices, American cuisine.

Grocery stores

• Fry's

  phone: +1 928-774-2719
  address: 201 N Switzer Canyon Dr
  Has a full-service hot and cold deli, and onsite pharmacy.

For beer fans, Flagstaff boasts several brewpubs and microbreweries.

• Altitude's Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 928-214-8218
  address: 2 Beaver St #200
  Relaxed atmosphere, great outdoor seating and a cozy fireplace inside for the winter months. Live music.

• Beaver Street Brewery

  phone: +1 928-779-0079
  address: 11 S Beaver St
  Brewpub. Serves up a wide range of their own beers, as well as a good selection of reasonably priced and tasty German-style pub grub (sausages, mashed potatoes and the like).

• Flagstaff Brewing Company

  phone: +1 928-773-1442
  address: 16 E Rt 66
  Brewpub serving ales, pub food, and a good selection of whiskeys.

• Historic Barrel+Bottle House

  phone: +1 928-774-0454
  address: 110 S San Francisco St
  The popular brewpub serves locally-crafted and imported beers, and pub food.

• Lumberyard Brewing Company

  phone: +1 928-779-2739
  address: 5 S San Francisco St
  A brewery/restaurant with outdoor area. Has good food and great beer. They have square-dancing nights one day a week.

• Mother Road Brewing Company

  phone: +1 928 774-9139
  address: 7 South Mikes Pike St.
  Really, really good craft brews with friendly service. Pizzicletta handles the food menu.

• The Museum Club

  phone: +1 928-440-5214
  address: 3404 E Rte 66
  This historic log-built roadhouse opened in 1939, and has hosted the likes of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Known primarily for live country music.

• Tiffany Tree Lounge

  phone: +1 928-779-7979
  address: 2515 E Butler Ave
  Shares a common area with Western Gold Restaurant (see listing above).

Because of its proximity to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff has a wide array of hotels and other lodging, with over 5,000 rooms available. Cheap rooms are available at older non-chain motels, but you get what you pay for, and prices may not be that much cheaper than discount chains. Be sure to shop around and bargain as proprietors are often willing to drop prices during the off-season.
Many motels of the older variety are located along Route 66 east of downtown. More older hotels and most newer motels are located south of downtown along Milton Road. There are a few historic hotels downtown, as well as two hostels. Various B&B establishments can be found near downtown in older neighborhoods. Campgrounds and RV parks can be found on the outskirts of town. Note that the BNSF rail line is very busy and in many hotels train horn noise is prominent (though not overwhelming as no facility is directly on the tracks). Sensitive sleepers should look to the Milton Road area for more quiet. Visible from the I-40 freeway off the Butler Ave. exit on Lucky Lane is a large selection of national chain economy class hotels including Econo Lodge, Motel 6, Quality Inn, Super 8 and Howard Johnson.

Budget

• DuBeau Hostel

  phone: +1 928-774-6731
  address: 19 W Phoenix St
  Free wi-fi and breakfast, free coffee and tea available throughout the day.

• Grand Canyon International Hostel

  phone: +1 928-779-9421
  address: 19½ S San Francisco St
  Free wi-fi and breakfast, free coffee and tea available throughout the day.

• Hotel Monte Vista

  phone: +1 928-779-6971
  address: 100 N San Francisco St
  Stay at the same hotel where some scenes of Casablanca were shot. Opened in 1927, the hotel hosted such illustrious guests as Bing Crospy, Spencer Tracy, and Jane Russell, and is widely reputed to be haunted.

• Rodeway Inn

  phone: +1 928-556-3000
  address: 2765 S Woodlands Village Blvd
  58-room hotel. Non-smoking, free breakfast and wi-fi, pets welcome.

• Weatherford Hotel

  phone: +1 928-779-1919
  address: 23 N Leroux St
  Noted novelist Zane Grey wrote Call of the Canyon while staying here. Widely rumored to be haunted.

Mid-range

• Abineau Lodge Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 928-525-6212
  address: 1080 Mountainaire Rd
  A quiet hideaway with 8 rooms, 6 miles south of Flagstaff. Away from the train noise but close enough to enjoy all the region has to offer.

• Conifer House Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 928-774-2438
  address: 1701 West Stevanna Way
  This bed and breakfast features a 2-person jacuzzi and a gas fireplace in every room. It is also easily accessible from downtown Flagstaff.

• Days Inn and Suites East Flagstaff

  phone: +1 928-527-1477
  address: 3601 E Lockett Rd
  Pet-friendly lodging with king-size beds, which also provides a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.

• Starlight Pines Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 928-527-1912
  address: 3380 E Lockett Rd
  1912 Victorian style B/B. Four guest rooms with private baths, Lily with private balcony overlooking Mount Elden, Dragonfly with wood-burning fireplace.

Splurge

• England House Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 928-214-7350
  address: 614 W Santa Fe Ave
  This well-respected bed and breakfast is just four blocks from Flagstaff's historic downtown. England house was built in the early 1900s and is now furnished with antiques from the late 1800s. Breakfast is served on the bright sun porch.

• Little America Hotel Flagstaff

  phone: +1 928-779-7900
  address: 2515 E Butler Ave
  Antique, continental flair. One of the more unique hotel experiences that Flagstaff has to offer. Free airport shuttle from 7AM-10PM.

• Flagstaff Rental Cabin

  phone: +1 602-628-3500
  address: 2584 Cibola Ovi
  3-Br Cabin with two king size fully adjustable beds with massage upstairs and two queen beds downstairs. Ralph Lauren bedding throughout. 55" 3D TV and fireplace in the great room.

Camping

Dispersed camping (free) is permitted almost anywhere in the Coconino National Forest, which abuts town in many places (i.e. Thorpe Park, Mt Elden). Specific sites set aside for dispersed camping include Cinder Hills, Freidlein Prairie, and Marshall Lake (free, no water or facilities). Some of the choicest camp sites are on the San Francisco peaks and inner basin where a breathtaking aspen color changes happen every fall.

• Bonito Campground

  phone: +1 928-526-0866
  Open beginning of May to mid-October. This campground with 44 sites is very popular and is close to Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Monuments. Drinking water, flush toilets, no hookups, trailers/RVs under 42'.

• Canyon Vista Campground

  phone: +1 928-526-0866
  Open beginning of May to mid-October, with 11 individual sites. Located near Walnut Canyon, with good views of the San Francisco Peaks. Drinking water and vault toilets, no hookups, trailers/RVs under 22'.

• Fort Tuthill County Park Campground

  phone: +1 928-679-8000
  Facilities include a few hook-up sites, picnic tables, fire rings, portable toilets, and water spigots. No water or electricity available. Reservations can be made by phone or online.

• Lockett Meadow Campground

  phone: +1 928-526-0866
  Open mid-May to mid-September, with 17 individual sites. A very popular campground with great views of the San Francisco Peaks. No water, vault toilets. Not recommended for trailers/RVs.

• Fernow Cabin

  phone: +1 928-526-0866
  address: 5075 N Hwy 89
  A retired US Forest Service Fire Guard Station, this 3-BR log cabin housed fire fighters in the summer. The cabin can sleep up to 8 people, and is furnished with bunks, stove, and pots and pans, and vault toilet. Campers must bring their own bedding supplies. Open April 15 - November 15 (weather-dependent), water available from May 16 - October 16. Reservations can be made online.

• Kendrick Cabin

  phone: +1 928-526-0866
  address: 5075 N Hwy 89
  A retired US Forest Service Fire Guard Station, this 3-BR stone-built cabin housed fire fighters in the summer. Can sleep up to 10 people and is furnished with bunks, stove, and pots and pans; there is an outside bath house with flush toilet and shower. Campers must bring their own bedding supplies. Open April 15 - November 15 (weather-dependent), water available from May 16 - October 16. Reservations can be made online.

• Off Grid Getaways at Flagstaff Nordic Center

  phone: +1 928-220-0550
  address: 16848 Hwy 180
  Offers yurts and log-sided camper cabins to rent. Yurts and cabins have bunks or mattress pads and wood stoves; no electricity or water. Wi-fi and showers are available at the main lodge, which also offers mountain bikes for rent. Reservations can be made by phone or online.

• Flagstaff KOA

  phone: +1 928-526-9926
  address: 5803 N Hwy 89
  Spaces for trailers/RVs and tents, cabins available. Laundry, showers, wi-fi and shuttle bus; bicycles available to rent.

• Black Barts RV Park / Steakhouse & Saloon

  phone: +1 928-774-1912
  address: 2760 E Butler Ave
  Full hookups with 50 amp service.

Although Flagstaff is well within the southern half of U.S., it receives more snowfall than just about any other American city. Always come prepared in wintertime.
There is not a huge crime problem, but certain areas noted below should be avoided, mainly at night.
Sunnyside, one of Flagstaff's larger neighborhoods, is on the east side of town (bordered by Cedar Ave. on the north, 4th St. on the east, Izabel St. and Cedar Hill on the west and Route 66 on the south). Sunnyside is an incredibly diverse and interesting neighborhood but is also one of the most poverty stricken neighborhoods in the city. Most points of interest are restaurants located on the edge of the neighborhood in the business districts which are generally safe any time of day. The area has been inflicted with some gang activity, mostly in the very center of the neighborhood. Just don't walk the neighborhood at night or hang out in an area that seems unsafe.
The other area that becomes unsafe at night is some areas of what locals call the "South Side". South of the railroad tracks, west of Lone Tree Road, east of Milton and north of the NAU campus is the general designation of this area. The exception being most of the areas along South Beaver St. and South San Francisco St., which are safe even at night because the night-time music, restaurant and bar scene that takes place along these streets. Areas closer to campus and on side streets such as South O'Leary and South Fontaine should be avoided at night. Though a lot of college students inhabit the area, drug addicts and transients do also, along with some gang activity.

• Flagstaff Public Library

  phone: +1 928-213-2330
  address: 300 W Aspen Ave
  Public computers available. 30 minutes of wi-fi is available to visitors with valid ID; additional online access can be purchased.

• East Flagstaff Community Library

  phone: +1 928-213-2348
  address: 3000 N 4th St #5
  Public computers available. 30 minutes of wi-fi is available to visitors with valid ID; additional online access can be purchased.

• Arizona Daily SunDaily newspaper, also available in print.

• Flagstaff 365Has comprehensive listings for events in the Flagstaff area.

An unusual number of national parks and monuments are close to Flagstaff, the largest and most famous of which is the Grand Canyon, but there are three right nearby. Note that there is a $25 Flagstaff Area National Monuments Annual Pass which works for all three monuments, and covers entrance fees for up to four people—this may be cheaper for groups visiting multiple sites.

• Walnut Canyon National Monument

  phone: +1 928-526-3367
  Contains a number of Native American cliff dwellings built in a narrow canyon. Two trails allow good views of the ruins and the canyon.

• Wupatki National Monument

  phone: +1 928-679-2365
  Contains a collection of Native American ruins scattered along a circular drive that also passes by Sunset Crater (an extinct volcano). Probably some of the finest outside of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Plan on spending most of the day on this loop drive.

• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

  phone: +1 928-526-0502
  At the southern end of the loop drive that connects it to Wupatki National Monument, this monument contains a relatively new volcano. The main eruption around 1064 C.E. built most of the cinder cone, with the last eruption in 1260 C.E. adding the spectacular to the cone's top.

The Grand Canyon is just a short drive further, as is Navajo Country. Alternatively, head north to see Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. The detour through Sedona on the way South to Phoenix offers a scenic route west of the freeway.